Shchors
Щорс
Synopsis
Cheered up by the revolutionary zeal, courage and energy of their leader, Nikolai Alexandrovitch Shchors, in 1919 the peasants and workers' groups gathered in the civil war- devastated Ukraine, to defeat the foreign conquerors and enemies of the revolution. However, it does not take long until a new danger threatens: this time the Polish Pans enter Ukraine, and General Dragomirov marches to Kiev. Shchors, however, gathers the revolutionary forces of the country and brings them to a victorious counter-attack.
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Evgeniy Samoylov
Nikolay Shchors
Ivan Skuratov
Vasil Bozhenko
Luka Liashenko
Severin Chernyak / Grandpa Chizh
Yuri Titov
Commander Burdenko
Pavel Krasilich
Commander Gavrichenko
Aleksandr Grechaniy
Commander Mikhailyuk
Nikolay Makarenko
Commander Antonyuk
Yuriy Bantysh
soldier
Dmitriy Barvinskiy
soldier
Dmitriy Kostenko
soldier
Petro Masokha
soldier
P. Radetskiy
soldier
P. Tatarenko
soldier
Valentyn Dukler
Isaac Tyshler, commissar
Fedir Ishchenko
Petro Chish
Nina Nikitina
Nastya, Petro's fiancée
Dmytro Milyutenko
Tkach / Vladimir Vinnichenko
Hanna Borysohlibska
Tkachikha
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Dovzhenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Dovzhenko
- Original Score
- Dmitri Kabalevsky
- Original Title
- Щорс
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Kyiv Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Dovzhenko
Alexander Dovzhenko, Andrii Malyshko
Dmitri Kabalevsky
Yuri Yekelchik
Olga Skrypnik
Yuzef Rogozovskiy
Department Leadership Roster
Yuri Yekelchik
Director of Photography
Alexander Dovzhenko
Director
Dmitri Kabalevsky
Original Music Composer
Alexander Dovzhenko
Screenplay
Morits Umanskiy
Production Design
Olga Skrypnik
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shchors.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shchors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shchors about?
Cheered up by the revolutionary zeal, courage and energy of their leader, Nikolai Alexandrovitch Shchors, in 1919 the peasants and workers' groups gathered in the civil war- devastated Ukraine, to defeat the foreign conquerors and enemies of the revolution. However, it does not take long until a new danger threatens: this time the Polish Pans enter Ukraine, and General Dragomirov marches to Kiev. Shchors, however, gathers the revolutionary forces of the country and brings them to a victorious counter-attack.
Who directed Shchors?
Shchors was directed by Alexander Dovzhenko.
Who stars in Shchors?
The principal cast of Shchors includes Evgeniy Samoylov, Ivan Skuratov, Luka Liashenko, Yuri Titov, Pavel Krasilich.
When was Shchors released and how long is it?
Shchors was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Shchors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shchors was composed by Dmitri Kabalevsky.